Removing a wrap from a car
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Hey all,
Quick question, does anybody know how you go about getting a wrap removed from a car?
I tried to ask Raccoon but couldn't get an answer out of them before getting a wrap put on. I guess they would remove it, for a price of course but anybody have any idea of the ballpark for what that may be?
Thanks,
Tim
Quick question, does anybody know how you go about getting a wrap removed from a car?
I tried to ask Raccoon but couldn't get an answer out of them before getting a wrap put on. I guess they would remove it, for a price of course but anybody have any idea of the ballpark for what that may be?
Thanks,
Tim
I would imagine it's just like those stripes they put on Minis. I would imagine they would come off with a hairdryer, although I personally wouldn't like to attempt it. It'll probably take about 2 hours or so to remove the warp, so if you have an idea of how much they charge an hour that should give you an idea.
You can just pull it (I believe) but then you have to give the car a thorough clean to get the gunky residue off.
A hairdryer melts the gunky residue and allows for easy removal, followed by a clean.
I would suggest getting a specialist to do it (More so you're covered if it goes tits up) but any good bodyshop should be able to do it. Just like de-badging a car i believe. Heat until the glue melts and gently pull off.
A hairdryer melts the gunky residue and allows for easy removal, followed by a clean.
I would suggest getting a specialist to do it (More so you're covered if it goes tits up) but any good bodyshop should be able to do it. Just like de-badging a car i believe. Heat until the glue melts and gently pull off.
FraserLFA said:
You can just pull it (I believe) but then you have to give the car a thorough clean to get the gunky residue off.
A hairdryer melts the gunky residue and allows for easy removal, followed by a clean.
I would suggest getting a specialist to do it (More so you're covered if it goes tits up) but any good bodyshop should be able to do it. Just like de-badging a car i believe. Heat until the glue melts and gently pull off.
I was expecting to have to find a specialist to do it, the problem is how do you go about that? Anybody know someone in/around London?A hairdryer melts the gunky residue and allows for easy removal, followed by a clean.
I would suggest getting a specialist to do it (More so you're covered if it goes tits up) but any good bodyshop should be able to do it. Just like de-badging a car i believe. Heat until the glue melts and gently pull off.
Don't know any personally, but just use Yell. If it's a simple wrap removal, they'll all do the same quality of job and if it goes wrong, they have to fix it.
Just give them all call, ask if they can do it and most will know how to. They probably can't apply them well which is good. Plenty of experience taking it off
Just give them all call, ask if they can do it and most will know how to. They probably can't apply them well which is good. Plenty of experience taking it off
This is a question I'm very interested in as I'm getting a wrap soon.
Sometime ago a body shop removed some of the clear armour fend stuff from my bumper. I suggested they heat it up. The guy proving how knowledgable he was to me said "nah, you can just rip if off fast, it's the best way". He did so and took half the paint with it! LoL (not so funny at the time though). They sorted it anyway.
Sometime ago a body shop removed some of the clear armour fend stuff from my bumper. I suggested they heat it up. The guy proving how knowledgable he was to me said "nah, you can just rip if off fast, it's the best way". He did so and took half the paint with it! LoL (not so funny at the time though). They sorted it anyway.
diablo_pete said:
This is a question I'm very interested in as I'm getting a wrap soon.
Sometime ago a body shop removed some of the clear armour fend stuff from my bumper. I suggested they heat it up. The guy proving how knowledgable he was to me said "nah, you can just rip if off fast, it's the best way". He did so and took half the paint with it! LoL (not so funny at the time though). They sorted it anyway.
That last bit is why you get someone else to do it. Incase you mess up. You can rip it off without damage providing the paint was pristine when it was put on (and i'm guessing it was) dodgy paintwork comes up easier when just ripped off. But heating is the best way as far as i know. Sometime ago a body shop removed some of the clear armour fend stuff from my bumper. I suggested they heat it up. The guy proving how knowledgable he was to me said "nah, you can just rip if off fast, it's the best way". He did so and took half the paint with it! LoL (not so funny at the time though). They sorted it anyway.
Here is a thread i replied too about removing stickers , along the same lines but on a larger scale .
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
the pictures show me removing paint film from a ford GT which had been on for many years (same principle as removing raps) I used the heat from a lovely sunny day by placing the car at a different angle for 30 mins facing the sun where as was about to remove the film , and then i used tar and glue remover for removal of any glue residue .
It was a nightmare where the body stayed cold and took ages with a heat gun and carefull gentle pulling of film
If you now a local bodyshop they maybe able to help this cold time of year , as pop it in the oven on low bake 30deg or so wait until body panels have warmed up 30-40 mins depending on mass of vehicle then remove film that way will come off much better , and less likely to rip of i small bits .
I you really get stuck drop me a line and i see what i can do to help .
Kelly
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
the pictures show me removing paint film from a ford GT which had been on for many years (same principle as removing raps) I used the heat from a lovely sunny day by placing the car at a different angle for 30 mins facing the sun where as was about to remove the film , and then i used tar and glue remover for removal of any glue residue .
It was a nightmare where the body stayed cold and took ages with a heat gun and carefull gentle pulling of film
If you now a local bodyshop they maybe able to help this cold time of year , as pop it in the oven on low bake 30deg or so wait until body panels have warmed up 30-40 mins depending on mass of vehicle then remove film that way will come off much better , and less likely to rip of i small bits .
I you really get stuck drop me a line and i see what i can do to help .
Kelly
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